NEWS: Medicaid Managed Care Conference - Continuing Education Opportunity for Actuaries Practicing in Medical and Government Programs (May 17th to 19th)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Medicaid Managed Care congress brings together State and Federal Medicaid Officials, Medicaid Managed Care Executives and National Policy Experts in a collaborative environment to work together to create efficiencies while improving access to high quality care. The Medicaid Managed Care Congress provides Medicaid professionals who share the common goal of maintaining quality and access while containing Medicaid program costs an opportunity to share best practices, position for pending healthcare reform and obtain proven strategies for innovation in quality, access and efficiency.

Shrinking state budgets mean every dollar counts and the most progressive states across the country have found Medicaid Managed Care stretches dollars by providing access to quality preventative care services and reducing acute emergency room usage in Medicaid populations. MMCC is the only event which provides innovation in managed Medicaid healthcare delivery and access all in one place. Actuaries and other health care professionals will find this three day event beneficial for both continuing education and networking event. To sign up, visit http://www.mmccongress.com Meeting is in Baltimore, MD from May 17th to May 19th.

ASNY members will receive a 20% discount on meeting fees. Please use Priority Code "XP1526AQC" when signing up to get discount.

ASNY 2010 ACTUARIAL CAREER FAIR
Sunday, January 10, 2010
We cordially invite you to attend the 21st annual Actuarial Career Day. This event will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Columbia University’s Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027.

NEWS: ASNY is now on Linked In!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Do you have a Linked In profile? Would you like an easy way to connect with fellow ASNY members and extend your professional network? Well, now you can with ASNY on Linked In. This is great way to stay connected and network with other members of ASNY.

Please come join us. All you need to do is follow this link http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/708007 and then click the yellow button ’Join’.

To learn some of the benefits of Linked In, read this article from ImageOfTheActuary.org http://www.imageoftheactuary.org/Home/CareerArticles/CommunicationSkills/AreYouLinkedIn/tabid/267/Default.aspx

NEWS: 2009 Presentations Posted on ASNY Website
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Below is a list of continuing education courses offered in 2009.

January 14th - Debate over US Social Security System and Retirement Benefit Formula presented by Buffin Partners & David Langer Company.

January 26th - An Equity and a Rating Analyst’s Prospective on Life and Health Insurance Companies presented by A.M. Best & Company and Merrill Lynch.

February 26th - Solutions in Mitigating Plan Sponsor Risks for Pensions & Other Postemployment Benefits presented by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

March 4th - Webinar on "Secrets to Becoming a Master Networker" presented by John West Hadley.

March 12th - How ERM Can Prevent a Future Global Financial Crisis presented by Watson Wyatt, Willis Re, Berliet Associates LLC, Guardian Life Investments, and Society of Actuaries.

March 18th - Overview of Longevity Risk in Life Settlements presented by Aquarius Capital.

May 5th - Medicare and the Group Retiree Health Marketplace presented by Hartford Life Insurance Company.

May 27th - Overview of the Health Reinsurance market presented by Aquarius Capital.

June 4th - Younger Actuarial Network sponsoring an event called 2009 NY Education and Networking Event. Event includes presentations followed by a networking event.

August 27th - Presentation on Cutting Edge Variable Annuity Guarantees by Ryan Hinchey and Mark Hadley.

September 24th - Structured Judgments and Periodic Payments in New York: A Unique and Complex System for Tort Awards presented by Anthony Riccardi

We have posted several of the presentations on the ASNY website below. If you have any questions or wish to volunteer for future continuing education courses, please contact us at events@goasny.org.

NEWS: ASNY to donate to The Actuarial Foundation
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
In past years, ASNY has contributed to The Actuarial Foundation. This year, ASNY will match dollar for dollar any donations made by ASNY members up to $5,000.00. If you are making a donation by check, please write “For ASNY Match Program” on the check. Please mail in contributions prior to December 31st to qualify for the match and send payments to The Actuarial Foundation 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226.
On-line donations for ASNY members can be made at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/donate/index.shtml,

NEWS: Two Day Seminar: Thursday, April 29 to Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
8th International Advanced Forum on Run-Off and Commutations offered by American College Institute - Expert Strategies & Key Insights for Achieving Finality & Profitability in the Run-off Market.

As insurance and reinsurance companies continue to look for ways to free up capital, reduce exposure to risk, and avoid insolvency, run-off and commutations will play a larger role in the industry. American College Institute will bring together an outstanding global speaker faculty of senior run-off and reinsurance executives, state regulators, and expert outside counsel who will give you the targeted guidance and strategies that you need to:

•Create value through the efficient management of a run-off
•Properly account for IBNR claims in a commutation
•Obtain a satisfactory price for a run-off portfolio in the wake of the credit crunch
•Maximize the benefit of set-off provisions
•Work effectively with both solvent and insolvent counterparties

Session is a great opportunity to pick up significant continuing education credits. The venue of the meeting will be at The Carlton located at 88 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. To obtain additional information for this event, visit link http://www.americanconference.com/runoff.htm ASNY members who mention "early bird" will receive a $500 dollar discount for a total of $1695 (register before January 8, 2010). If questions about registration, please contact r.hamiltonaci@gmail.com.